HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #01 Minutes for Approval - May 15, 2012 MINUTES
May 15, 2012, at 7:15 P.M.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Vandergrift called the regular session to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers of City Hall. Commissioner Keller gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, led by Commissioner Hood. City Clerk Eikenberry called roll and
declared a quorum present.
Roll Call: Commissioner Hood, Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Vandergrift (absent),
Commissioner Johnson, and Commissioner Keller.
Also Present: City Attorney Cookson, City Manager Frank, City Clerk Eikenberry
B. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Update on Health Central
Michelle Strenth, MBA Director of Government Relations Strategic Communications and
Shannon Elswick, Interim CEO and Senior Vice President of Adult Hospitals Group gave a
brief update on Health Central which is the 5 largest employer in Central Florida. Mr. Elswick
announced that they are in the process of looking for a new president for Health Central. Mayor
Vandergrift inquired if everything was finalized and Orlando Health is now in charge. Mr.
Elswick answered affirmatively and added that everything was finalized on midnight of April 1St
Commissioner Hood inquired if they saw themselves expanding. Mr. Elswick said that they
have significant plans to expand but the new board has to prioritize before they can move
forward. Mayor Vandergrift inquired from Mr. Elswick if he also operated Orange Regional.
Mr. Elswick explained that his day job is president of ORMC as well. Mayor Vandergrift
further inquired as to how they dovetail into MD Anderson. Mr. Elswick explained that MD
Anderson is a hospital within ORMC and they are very proud of their work. MD Anderson
physicians will be coming to the Ocoee community very soon to begin practice. Mayor
Vandergrift said his wife has being going to MD Anderson for cancer treatment, radiation, and
chemo and they are very pleased with their treatment. Their next appointment will be at Health
Central.
Presentation of Officer of the 1 Quarter to Officer Jack Davidson
Lt. McCosker presented the Officer of the Quarter award to Jack Davidson, who was recently
transferred from midnight shift to a training position where he trains the officers on information
and technology. The community is aware of Officer Davidson for his work with social media.
He is also credited for assisting with creating a database for tracking equipment/vehicles given to
the officers, updating the departmental HOA database, and creating the ABC criminal justice
information services policy. Officer Davison goes above and beyond when completing his work
and the police department looks forward to his efforts in the future.
Presentation of Community Service Award to Reba Adkins
Lt. Dreasher presented the Community Service Award to School Crossing Guard Reba Adkins
for her exceptional work. She has been a member of the community and the police department
for the past 12 years and has been a great mentor to the children. Ms. Reba Adkins has decided
to move on to other chapter in her life by retiring from the city.
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Presentation — 2011 Audit and Financial Report
Mr. Elden McDirmit, CPA commended the Commission and staff for having one of the best
reports he has seen this year. He provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the city's
financial report and positive summary.
Commissioner Keller commented that he would like to thank staff and City Manager Frank
with the wonderful job they are doing.
Presentation on Legislative Updates
Fred Leonhardt & Robert Stuart with Gray Robinson gave a brief legislative update of what
has occurred over the last session and what they expect from the 2013 legislative session.
R.P. Monacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., inquired about prisons going private when it was public
money that funded and also inquired about tax breaks and where the money is going. Mayor
Vandergrift suggested that Mr. Monacky get a business card from our Gray Robinson
representatives so he could call them and they could answer his questions.
Robert Stuart gave a brief introduction on Chris Dawson who just began working at Gray
Robinson two weeks ago. Mayor Vandergrift inquired if a report could be put together
showing the legislative delegations of Central Florida and how they voted on certain issues. Mr.
Stuart advised that they would be happy to do that for the Mayor.
C. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS /PUBLIC
R.P. Monacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., commented on hybrids being used for police operations
since they use 40 mpg and are designed for people to sit down and go. He suggested that next
time the city considers purchasing police cars that they consider the hybrids.
Ken Lassiter, 2510 Johio Shores Road, Temporary Vice President of Friends of Ocoee Historic
Preservation, briefly read the mission statement for their board. He further said they have begun
to draft their by -laws and are working to complete an inventory of all the items in the Withers -
Maguire House and should be done by the end of this month. Mr. Lassiter said they have
discussed and made contact with someone who has experience to do their 501c corporation
paperwork. Mr. Lassiter further said he would like to ask permission to use the house for a soft
opening on July 21 There will be a function going on at the Ocoee Recreation Center by the
Sons of Confederate Veterans and it was suggested to them to combine a tour. Commissioner
Wilsen said she has some questions since she did read what the Mayor had sent out from the
minutes of their meeting. She further said she was taken aback by the soft opening because it
was her understanding that when the Historical Society disbanded that the Withers - Maguire
House would be falling under the Parks and Recreation Department to administer. She was not
aware that it would be going to any group or organization to run. Commissioner Wilsen said
she understood that the Withers- Maguire House would be combined with the community center
as a feature that they could market. She was not aware that it would go back to a museum
aspect. She again clarified that it was her understanding that if an organization, such as the Sons
of Confederate Veterans, were going to use the Maguire House they would apply for an event
request through the city to use the facility. Mr. Lassiter said that he knows the city has looked
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into various ways to utilize that building and it was his understanding that some of the things the
city wanted to do were not feasible for the building because of the room sizes. Commissioner
Wilsen said she would like to inquire from the other commissioners as what they thought was
going to be done with the building. She advised she is not criticizing what Mr. Lassiter has
mentioned but feels they should have consensus as to what is going on. Mr. Lassiter said they
have met several times with Parks and Recreation Director Hayes and he is aware of what they
are doing. He further said they have had permission to go through the house and do inventory.
Commissioner Johnson inquired who had told him that the city did not want to use the building
for city functions. Mr. Lassiter clarified that he was told the city could not use the building for
functions because it was not large enough. Commissioner Johnson inquired who had told him
that. Mayor Vandergrift advised that they have had staff and wedding planners look at the
Maguire House and were told that the building is not suitable for a full wedding to happen.
Commissioner Johnson said he thought, as Commissioner Wilsen had mentioned, that a person
would have to go through the Recreation Department to utilize the building since it belongs to
the city. Mayor Vandergrift said he was under the impression that they voted to maintain the
house and the Recreation Department was only brought in when artifacts were being unloaded
out of the house. He did not recall turning the house over to the Recreation Department. Mayor
Vandergrift said he thought they wanted to partnership with somebody and further said the
Friends of Ocoee meetings are open for any of the commissioners to attend. Commissioner
Wilsen said if this is a recreation department facility than any organization should be going to
the recreation department to request the use of that faculty. She further said the only persons that
she would assume has keys to the Maguire House would be the Recreation Department.
Commissioner Keller commented that he appreciates the invitation to attend the Friends of
Ocoee meeting but his take is that he does not attend those meetings because he knows most of
the issues will be coming before the commission. Mayor Vandergrift advised that the agendas
do note that one or more commissioners might be present. Commissioner Keller further
commented that he feels nothing is in place right now and so he wonders about insurance
liability and everything else that comes into play. He further said he also recalls discussion of
the Maguire House to fall under the Parks and Recreation Department. Commissioner Keller
said he would feel more comfortable once things are in place with the Friends of Ocoee
Committee and then they can come back to the city once they are a registered committee.
Commissioner Wilsen said they can also just be volunteers to the Recreation Department.
Commissioner Wilsen said she does not mind making a motion if needed, so that the Friends of
Ocoee Committee can work with the Recreation Department. Mayor Vandergrift inquired as to
what the committee would be doing with the Recreation Department. Commissioner Wilsen
said she would move to put the building under the Recreation Department to coordinate events
for the Maguire House. Commissioner Hood said in other words she does not want the Friends
of Ocoee Committee to schedule events but instead they should go through the Recreation
Department so proper permits can be pulled and proper fees applied if needed. He further
inquired if they changed the locks on the doors and who has keys to the Maguire House. Parks
and Recreation Director Hayes said they have a key, Public Works, Mayor Vandergrift, and
one member from the Friends of Ocoee Committee. Mayor Vandergrift said the reason for the
change of the locks was under his orders because there were people going in and looting the
house. Commissioner Hood said he remembered that at a meeting they asked for staff to lock
the doors and anyone that wanted to go in would have to go through the Recreation Department
and an inventory was to be written down on what is being taken out. Commissioner Wilsen
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said that is what she recalls and maybe they need to change the locks again. Commissioner
Hood said he would suggest they get changed again. Commissioner Wilsen said she would like
to see the partnership with the group through the Recreation Department. Mr. Lassiter said they
have been talking to Mr. Hayes. Mayor Vandergrift said they have a recreation advisory board
and was wondering if they were looking for this board to be an advisory board to the recreation
department or a stand -alone group. He further explained everything he is learning by meeting
with the Friends of Ocoee Committee. Commissioner Johnson said what the Mayor is referring
to is just for a museum and at budget time they had spoken about making that building more than
just a museum. CIP Manager Butler said that they had appropriated some funds to work on
three of the rooms and make them a wedding support dressing room for bridal parties and such.
He further explained the situation they had at the time was of the disposition of the artifacts.
CIP Manager Butler said the artifacts in the home now, to his knowledge, belong to the Ocoee
Historical Commission which through the process of dissolution has to give their assets to other
organizations. As far as he knows they haven't yet given them to the City of Ocoee. The
Friends of Ocoee Historical Preservation is not legally in a situation to receive those assets. CIP
Manager Butler explained they are sort of on hold for all the initial work they authorized back
in September since they are waiting for the artifact disposition to occur. Commissioner Hood
asked why can't they remove the artifacts and put them to storage. CIP Manager Butler said
that has also been recommended to them by the Orange County Heritage Foundation. He further
explained his understanding of what is being done to get the inventory completed. Mayor
Vandergrift explained the committee is probably within 2 weeks of getting all the artifacts
inventoried that is leftover. He further explained his concerns with using the Maguire -House for
weddings and events when he believed the intent was to preserve the history of the city.
Commissioner Hood said they have already approved for money to be spent to have upgrades
done to the house. Mayor Vandergrift inquired how much money they had approved. CIP
Manager Butler said $10,000 plus they have regular operating funds that can be used to paint
the walls and other repairs. CIP Manager Butler explained the only situation he sees with
packing up the artifacts are that the city does not own the artifacts. Commissioner Hood
inquired if they could put a legal notice in the paper giving persons a certain amount of days to
claim their items. He further stated this can be an ongoing issue as it is now. Commissioner
Wilsen said she feels the Friends of Ocoee is forming to enlighten the community on all the
history of Ocoee and the situation is that they are putting the Maguire House in that. She
believes months ago the commission chose to separate the Maguire House from any group.
Further discussion ensued regarding the artifacts and how the deposition should be handled.
Commissioner Hood said the question is does the city want to use the house or a portion of it as
a museum. Commissioner Keller said he has no problem with using the home as a museum but
he does want everything to be done under the Parks and Recreation Department. He further
added that if there is a group out there that finishes getting their by -laws and meeting their legal
requirements than they can come back to the commission and talk about volunteering to do tours
on the weekend and so forth. Commissioner Hood said it is his opinion that they also need to
have staff go in and delegate what areas of the house can be used for the Historical Commission
artifacts. Mayor Vandergrift explained that CIP Manager Butler has already done that. CIP
Manager Butler said the plans from last fall was that they needed to find out what artifacts were
going to be left and then they would be in a position to know how much of the house could
support a museum. Commissioner Hood said he believes the house can be utilized as a historic
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area but he would like to see staff come back with what needs to be done. Commissioner
Wilsen said it was her understanding that if a resident came before the city to use the house for a
wedding shower of baby shower that they would go through the Parks and Recreation
Department. She further explained that if it is made into a museum than she foresees a problem
because she is sure the Friends of Ocoee Committee would not want those renting the unit to seat
on artifacts. Commissioner Hood said they could use stanchions. He further added his main
concern is putting a legal ad out for people to claim their artifacts. Commissioner Wilsen
advised Mr. Lassiter that she would personally not really want to see their organization as a
board to the city but more as a group that would like to volunteer or help and maintain the
preservation.
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Hood, moved that the
Withers - Maguire House would go under the direction of the Parks and Recreation
Department and that a notice be placed in the newspaper allowing 60 days to pick
up artifacts, and locks to be changed with control to the city.
Mayor Vandergrift inquired if he would be part of the city and would have access.
Commissioner Hood said that Parks and Recreation should control who goes in and out of the
building. Commissioner Wilsen said she agrees. Commissioner Johnson clarified that when
locks are changed then CIP Manager Butler, Parks and Recreation Hayes, and Public Works
should have a key. Commissioner Wilsen also asked that duplicates not be made. Mayor
Vandergrift asked for clarification that if the committee wanted to do a soft opening on 4 of
July then they have to get a Special Events permit. Mayor Vandergrift clarified that the Friends
of Ocoee meetings are being published and the commissioners are welcome to come because it is
a learning experience. Commissioner Wilsen said she would like to agree with the other
commissioners that information from those meetings be brought back to the commission.
After discussion motion carried 5 - 0.
D. STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW
RECESS
CIP Manager Butler gave a brief update on the Vignetti Park Softball Field, Ison Center, and
design concept of the Community Center. CIP Manager Butler said he would like to set up a
two hour meeting to discuss the Capital Plans. Mayor Vandergrift inquired if the City Manager
could have staff send out several dates that they can choose from. It was decided that they would
meet on June 19 at 5 pm to discuss Capital Plans.
E. COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Hood- 1) said his neighborhood is getting notices that construction will be
starting on Clarcona -Ocoee Rd from the SR 429 the Clarke Road and should take 2 years to
finish.
Commissioner Wilsen — None
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Commissioner Johnson- None
Commissioner Keller — 1) Congratulations to all the graduates 2) thanked A shift in the Fire
Department, he did a 24 -hour ride -along and enjoyed learning what they do.
Mayor Vandergrift — 1) reminded everyone of upcoming high school football games. 2)
thanked the Police Department for catching a burglar within hours of the crime occurring.
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Keller, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve the
Consent Agenda Items #1 through #4. Motion carried 5 -0.
1. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Commission Meeting Held May 1, 2012. (City
Clerk Eikenberry)
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 - 0.
2. Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity Board. (City Clerk Eikenberry)
Members of the Human Relations Diversity Board serve two -year terms. With the resignation of recently
appointed member (3/20/2012) Carmen Ortiz, the Human Relations Diversity Board currently has ten (10)
members and their resolution allows no less than seven (7) members and no more than fifteen (15) members.
Two applications have been received from Nicole Dawkins and Mariann Zaccaro with an interest in serving on
the board.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
3. Approval of Renewal of CenturyLink Maintenance Contract. (Information Systems
Manager Ross)
The City has contracted with CenturyLink for all maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of the phone system since
they installed it in 1999. Century Link is the City's local phone provider whose territory includes every City
facility with centralized phone service.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Approval of Reallocation of Cost Savings from Recent Police Vehicle Purchase to
Motorcycle Equipment Package Purchase. (Police Chief Brown)
For FY 2011/2012, $83,580 was allocated for the purchase of 3 (three) replacement police equipped vehicles
(001 - 521 -00- 6401). Actual cost of the police vehicles was $76,098 (for a savings of $7,482). For FY
2011/2012, $38,530 was allocated for the purchase of 2 (two) replacement police equipped motorcycles (001-
521-00- 6401). The actual final cost to purchase and equip the 2 (two) motorcycles was $43,930 ($5,400 more
than what was originally budgeted). It is requested that $5,400 from the $7,482 savings be reallocated to cover
the unbudgeted costs of the motorcycle equipment package purchase.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5 -0.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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H. REGULAR AGENDA
5. Approval of Award of RFP #12 -003 EMS & Fire Reporting Computer Software System
to Zoll Data Systems Inc. in the Amount of $76,028.00. (Purchasing Agent Tolbert and
Fire Chief McNeil)
The Ocoee Fire - Rescue Department is in need of a computer software system which handles everything
including fire incident reports, EMS incident reports, training records, and hydrant and other inspection
activities. A portion of the funding for this software system is through a Florida Department of Health grant
awarded to the Ocoee Fire - Rescue Department for the EMSTARS compliant field data system, which was
extended and expires on September 30, 2012.
The total budget for the computer software system is $97,594, comprised of a matching grant of $40,462 from
the Florida Department of Health emergency medical services, and $57,132 that was approved by the City
Commission on September 6, 2011. The remaining budget is $21,566 for any change orders and other I.S. needs
necessary to accommodate this software system.
Purchasing Agent Tolbert explained that the Ocoee -Fire Rescue is in need of a computer
software system which handles everything including fire incident reports, EMS incident reports,
training records, and hydrant and other inspection activities. A portion of the funding for this
software system is through a Florida Department of Health grant awarded to the Ocoee Fire -
Rescue Department for the EMSTARS compliant field data system, which was extended and
expires on September 30, 2012. She further stated the RFP Selection Committee ranked Zoll
Data Systems as #1 and staff recommends awarding the bid to them in the amount of $76,028.
The budget for this system is $97,594.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Hood moved to award the
bid to Zoll Data Systems, Inc. per staff recommendations:
1) Staff recommends that the City Commission award RFP #12 -003 for a EMS &
Fire Reporting Computer Software System to Zoll Data Systems Inc. in the
amount of $76,028.00, plus the annual cost of maintenance of $13,082 which will
begin next fiscal year; and authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, and Staff to execute
the required software license and maintenance agreements. Staff also
recommends that the City Manager be authorized to approve any change orders
to this contract up to the limit of his purchasing authority for each change
order and up to the budgeted amount for this project for all change orders; and
2) Staff recommends that the balance of the budgeted funds, after any change
orders to the Zoll contract, be utilized for other I.S. needs (i.e. server, tablets) that
will be necessary to accommodate this software system.
Motion carried 5 -0.
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6. Approval of Second Amendment to the Exclusive Commercial and Multi - Family So
Waste Collection Franchise Agreement. (Purchasing Agent Tolbert)
The initial term of the Exclusive Commercial and Multi- Family Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement
with Waste Depot LLC DBA Waste Works was for three years, and expires on December 1, 2012. Section 4 of
the franchise agreement states, "The initial term of the franchise may be extended by mutual agreement of the
City and the Franchisee for an additional two (2) year term commencing with the expiration of the initial term
and terminating on December 1, 2014 ". The City received the an extension letter from Waste Works dated
March 20, 2012, requesting the City extend the franchise to December 1, 2014.
The Second Amendment also includes a provision to amend the total term to five (5) years in lieu of the seven
(7) years incorrectly stated in Section 4 of the franchise agreement, as the City Commission approved a three -
year initial term with the option to extend the franchise for an additional two -year term.
Purchasing Agent Tolbert explained that the initial term of the Exclusive Commercial and
Multi- Family Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement with Waste Depot LLC DBA Waste
Works was for three years, and expires on December 1, 2012. This is the second amendment
which would extend that agreement an additional two years to December 1, 2014. This
amendment also corrects language in the original agreement to amend the total term to five years
in lieu of the seven years. Staff is seeking direction from the Commission to extend the contract
for the additional two years or to move forward with a new RFP for commercial solid waste.
Public Works Director Krug said that staff recommends the commission extend the contract,
with the amendment, as the new company that took over is doing a fantastic job and works well
with city staff. He discussed the annual automatic increase /decrease in contract costs due to the
fuel costs and consumer price index and it is working very well with no resistance from
commercial customers.
Commissioner Johnson abstained from voting due on this issue to due employment with a
company associated with Waste Works. He will file a form 8B Voter Conflict with the City
Clerk.
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen, moved to approve the
Second Amendment to the Exclusive Commercial and Multi - Family Solid Waste
Collection Franchise Agreement per staff recommendations. Motion carried 4 -0,
with Commissioner Johnson abstaining.
Mayor Vandergrift stated his strong recommendation that the city should consider doing its
own Commercial and Multi- family pick up because there is money in it and it could be tied into
getting our own receptacles and automatic trucks that pick up recycling. The two things could
make money for the city and should be considered over the next two years.
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7. Approval of Resolution to Specifically Designate Certain Subdivisions as Golf Cart
Communities. (Police Chief Brown)
The City has in place an ordinance authorizing the use of golf carts (the "Golf Cart Ordinance ") within ccrtain
communities and streets pursuant to the provisions of Article III of Chapter 153 of the Ocoee City Code. The
purpose of this Resolution is to specifically designate the following subdivisions as Golf Cart Communities as
defined in the Golf Cart Ordinance: Forest Oaks and Silver Bend. Public Works will install road signs and a
map will be posted on the City's website in order to inform the public of the boundaries.
Commissioner Johnson inquired about his residential area getting posted with signage. Lt.
Bryant stated that the resolution has been passed for that area; the signage is just taking a little
time.
He stated the resolution before them tonight was to add Forest Oaks and Silver bend to the
subdivisions designated as golf cart communities.
Commissioner Johnson asked if Johio Shores Road can be made 25 MPH so golf carts can
cross. Lt. Bryant said the best way to do that is to create a four -way stop from Waterside across
the street.
City Attorney Cookson read the resolution.
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to adopt
Resolution No. 2012 -006, approving the designation of Silver Bend and Forest
Oaks Subdivisions as golf cart communities, per staffs recommendation. Motion
carried 5 -0.
The resolution as adopted carries the following title:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
GOLF CARTS WITHIN CERTAIN COMMUNITIES AND STREETS MEETING
THRESHOLD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS UNDER STATE AND MUNICIPAL LAW;
DESIGNATED BY RESOLUTION; ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. Approval of Code Enforcement Agreement with Town of Oakland. (Assistant to the
City Manager Gaines)
The City Manager was contacted by Dennis Foltz, Oakland Town Manager, about providing part-time Code
Enforcement services to the Town of Oakland. After subsequent meetings, the details have been agreed upon by
both parties and an agreement has been drafted, which is acceptable to both parties and their legal staff. The
City of Ocoee will make available to the Town of Oakland one (1) of the City of Ocoee's Code Enforcement
Officers to provide code enforcement services within the Town of Oakland for approximately eight (8) hours a
week. It is anticipated that the Code Enforcement Officer(s) will perform the services over two (2) four (4)
hours segments on non - consecutive days, however, the schedule may change depending upon circumstances.
The City can provide these services with no additional personnel hired.
Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner Keller moved to approve the
contract for the Code Enforcement Services Agreement with the Town of
Oakland, per staff recommendation. Motion carried 5 -0.
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9. Approval of Code Enforcement Reduction of Fine /Lien for Lourdes L Ro lon-Vazquez
& Wilfredo Vazquez at 1611 Ison Lane. (Assistant to the City Manager Gaines)
This property was cited on February 20, 2009, by Code Officer Edward Loeffler for violation of ordinance 108-
24 D. Throughout the period of non - compliance this department received a constant flow of complaints
regarding the observations. On several occasions, as code enforcement was present for unrelated permit, fence
and thrift store issues, the requirements for compliance and accruing fines were discussed. Periodic images and
supplemental affidavits of non - compliance were recorded during routine accruing -fine status checks throughout
the non - compliance period. On March 24, 2009, the Code Enforcement Board issued an order to comply by
April 7, 2009, or be fined $150.00 per day. On April 28, 2009, the Code Enforcement Board imposed the fine
and lien for non - compliance. The location was routinely checked by Officer Loeffler and documented as non-
compliant with fourteen affidavits. On March 5, 2012, the violation was observed corrected and an affidavit of
compliance was issued. Lourdes I. Rolon- Vazquez & Wilfredo Vazquez are requesting the fine /lien amount of
$159,300.00 be eliminated. The Code Enforcement Board is recommending the fine /lien be reduced to $
54,765.09, which is the City's cost of $1,665.09, plus the accrued fine of $53,100.00 ($50.00 per day for each
day in violation).
Assistant to the City Manager Gaines gave the history on the code enforcement case and
provided exhibits. Commissioner Johnson inquired if the home was empty. Assistant to the
City Manager Gaines said the home was not vacant and the owner is present tonight to speak to
the Commission. Mr. Gaines showed pictures of trash and debris in the yard on several different
occasions. He said they have received many complaints from the neighbors. He noted that the
Code Enforcement Board had difficulty determining the lien on this property due to the
consistent non - compliance over 14 visits. The Code Enforcement Board is recommending the
fine /lien be reduced to $ 54,765.09, which is the City's cost of $1,665.09, plus the accrued fine
of $53,100.00 ($50.00 per day for each day in violation).
Lourdes I. Rolon- Vazquez advises she has an extreme hardship because her husband has been
ill and she has an autistic son that requires 24/7 care. She said they have been in and out of
hospitals most of the time between her son and her husband. She said they are in foreclosure
process at this time but trying to keep the house. She said her family is deserving of a fresh start.
After a lengthy discussion between the Commission and Ms. Vazquez, a motion was made to
support the decision of the Code Enforcement Board. Officer Chiuchiarelli was called in from
patrol to for language interpretation to ensure the resident understood the motion
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Keller, moved to reduce the
lien of $159,300 to $54,765.09, payable in 90 days of the fine reverts back to the
original amount. Motion carried 4 -0 with Mayor Vandergrift away from the dais.
I. STAFF ACTION ITEMS
None
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J. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Hood- None
Bill', ° V a 2) announced Food Truck Friday is this weekend, as well as Movie in the Park
(The Muppets) which starts at 8:15 p.m.
Commissioner Johnson- None
Commissioner Keller — None
Mayor Vandergrift - advised that JD, the Memorial Day Speaker who was wounded in
Afghanistan, is an excellent speaker and everyone will enjoy hearing him.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
APPROVED:
Attest: City of Ocoee
Melanie Sibbitt, Acting City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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